Weekly Flylady Thread 11th September 2017

Valli

decluttered a pound and a half at SW, after a dodgy few weeks this is excelleb]nt

Fayolle

Honey_Bear wrote: »

If anyone has the time, please could you vote for England's Tree of the Year? Our very own Plymouth Pear needs your support - it's the last one of the 10 finalists. Many thanks.

Done.

I seem to have driven nearly 100 miles today. How does that work when all I have done is run errands?? New lightbulbs bought, so kitchen can now be seen in all its mucky glory.
Ironing pile demolished.
Dinner sorted, WUDUPA, and kitchen s&s.
Toilets and basins cleaned. Glad I didn't clean the shower as tonight it broke. Seems that the element has gone. I am adding it to the long list of Things That Need Sorting Out. And I'm eating cake.

lynnejk

Evening

Dailies done
Spanish lessons done
Bank accounts checked and informed of holibobs

Today was a bit of a parson's egg. Switched lappy on this morning and it turned itself off after about twenty minutes. It all seemed really hot, though it's on a little stand to keep the fan cool, and wouldn't switch back on. So I left it off and open to allow it to cool down.

DH gave me a lift into town on his way to work and I bought a few bits before heading to the surgery for my tests. Good news as my blood pressure is back to normal (will have to wait until next week for bloods results).

Back to shops to get a book for DS's birthday pressie and some cs books to take on holibobs. I read them there and then donate them to DS's library - managed to get five for £4 on offer.

Also managed to get some euros at increased rate of 1.10 to £1 - a slight improvement on a couple of weeks ago.

A couple of other shops and then to the bus station. Well - it absolutely chucked it down ! I mean like a monsoon :eek: Still raining when I got home and so was soaked - jeans still on dryer.

Lappy was sitting looking forlorn and I had an :idea:. Fetched the hand-hoover and, holding it over a sheet of newspaper, gently hoovered both sides of the lappy. Holding my breath, I switched it on and voila !! Fingers xd it's solved - not hot atm.

Hugs to all, sticks and spoons if you need extra
Hope you all have a super Thursday
Lx

pigpen

Fayolle wrote: »

I seem to have driven nearly 100 miles today. .

I think I've walked that far.. 3 school runs, nursery, opticians and dance class.

Washed my fleas, brushed my nest, niggled my nits...

DS3 bossed to load the DW
DS2 bossed to job centre
DD2 bossed to tidy front room

OH's lunch made for tomorrow
Uniforms found for tomorrow.. Pixies last half day thank goodness!! She says she liked dance class but she didn't join in much.. maybe next time.

Bed time for me..

wendywitch

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level One...
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Level Two..
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
Level Three..
Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself

Extras

• Have a bit of a tidy in the cupboard under the stairs.
• Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. Do you need your winter curtains up yet?

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two..
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
Clean the fridge.. get rid of all those furry things growing in corners!
[STRIKE]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary) [/STRIKE]
Level Three...
[STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, microwave etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..[/STRIKE]

Extras

• Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. hottish wash with a splosh of vinegar, soda crystals bleach.. whatever you fancy just clear those pipes of gunge!
• [STRIKE]Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk![/STRIKE]
• 31 fling boogie..
• Wipe over the oven and[STRIKE] hob[/STRIKE] - you know you want to ...
• [STRIKE]Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET[/STRIKE]

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One..
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Level Two...
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush[/STRIKE]
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three..
[STRIKE]Clean those extractor fans
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub down tiles in bathroom..[/STRIKE] defragment your pc while doing this.
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry [/STRIKE]

Extras[STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
[/STRIKE]Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
Replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
Make a long list of those bodies you need to purchase Christmas gifts for!!.. 104 days lol


Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One...
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the rainy sunnyness
Level Two...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level Three...
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead (organic or non organic!)
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.

Extras

• 32 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean all paintwork on the landing
• Clean windows in these rooms
• [STRIKE]Clear out your trousers/skirts[/STRIKE]

Thought I'd update the flylady lists even though I'm working off list this week.
Clearing out trousers/skirts was easy as I have hardly any clothes. DD1 and I joined WW in March and I've lost nearly 4 stone. DD1 refused to let me keep any of my big clothes "just in case" so they all went to be weighed in, giving me enough money for one new pair of jeans :cool:
I'm still finding it hard to see myself as any smaller. I only kinda realised when I went to my bosses birthday party and her husband asked why I was wearing a baggy jumper. It wasn't meant to be baggy
Will start on more jobs once DD2 is up and alive, I have to say she's been very helpful the last few days. She's not normally.

atypicalblonde

Morning All

DH is doing school and pre-school runs - he always seems to wonder what the fuss is about them so i thought he could have a go today seeing as he's off work

Pretty pleased with what I have achieved so far. DW on, second load of washing on, beds made. I am decluttering a cuppa then off to the paid stuff for 2 hours. Re-homed yet more toy-related kibble from the LR (can I bin various McDs happy meal emoji soft toys without it being noticed do you think) and plan to load some of our DVDs into Ziffit later on.

Texted best pal and asked her if she wants to call in on her way home from work this evening for a quick vino and a catch up - her reply YEEEESSSS PLEASEEEEE! :rotfl:

Have great days all x

LameWolf

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

ETA: Glitter in the tea? Better be careful or you'll be like the Idiot Cat, who had sparkly disco poos for three days after stealing some cake icing made with edible glitter.

:think: Hmmm..... I wonder if this idea could be adapted to make poo-picking after dark a bit easier - you get the idea, head-torch on, scan garden, and home in on the sparkly bit. :rotfl:

Valli well done on getting back on track. I keep trying to lose the weight i gained when the GP tried me on Gabapentin, but it seems stubbornly reluctant to shift.

Narc0lepsy

Thanks for all the hugs. Friend is now home, we went to see her last night. Seems no secondaries but all her scans have been sent to a specialist hospital so she is awaiting news from them as to what they will do next.

Mr N and I did some team serious flying yesterday, he dusted and vacuumed pretty much everywhere while I blitzed the kitchen then continued decluttering my office. Still progress to be made in the office but it is heaps better (or fewer heaps) and beginning to feel encouraged.

Went for my longest run this morning, still not up to 5km yet but have broken the 4km so pleased.
Some garage sorting to be done now as Mr N has found himself a winter retirement project rebuilding an old motor bike, currently in 7 boxes at its owners home until we have space. Much of the clutter is my flower arranging stuff, so that needs sorting and putting away more compactly.

bossymoo

I'm supposed to be cleaning bathrooms today but spent the morning mooching at the shopping centre with mum and micro-baby she bought me a toastie as a thank you for babysitting...

I did back up my photos earlier though, and sorted out my college files. Have also got kits together for tonight, and will find something warm for me. Will take some cash in case the tuck shop is open, I owe one of the football mums a coffee.

Just having a breather then I'll go fill my bucket and get the rubber gloves on...

pigpen

LameWolf wrote: »

:think: Hmmm..... I wonder if this idea could be adapted to make poo-picking after dark a bit easier - you get the idea, head-torch on, scan garden, and home in on the sparkly bit. :rotfl:

glow in the dark wax crayons... they are THE thing